May 6, 2021, 11:10 am
The boss of Stella Artois brewer AB InBev is to step down after 15 years (David Parry/PA)
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Carlos Brito has stepped down as the boss of the world’s largest brewer AB InBev.
The chief executive announced his departure after 15 years in the top role, having led the firm through a transformation from a regional business in Brazil.
AB InBev, which owns brands including Budweiser, Stella Artois and Beck’s, said he will be replaced on July 1 by Michel Doukeris, president of the group’s North American business.
JAB Holding Company: JAB Welcomes Lubomira Rochet as Partner
Rochet s appointment strengthens JAB s digital, transformation and new business model expertise
JAB is pleased to welcome Lubomira Rochet to the JAB Partnership, effective June 1, 2021. Based in London, Ms. Rochet is a recognized digital leader and business transformer with extensive global experience across multiple industries. She joins JAB following seven years at L Oréal, where she served as Chief Digital Officer and a member of the Executive Committee.
While at L Oreal, Ms. Rochet successfully led the beauty giant s marketing and commercial pivot to a digital-first company, scaling E-commerce to 27% of the Group s revenue with more than 45% average yearly growth during her tenure and accelerating Direct-to-Consumer engagement and reinventing marketing in the digital age. She was recognized as the 2019 Global Marketer of the Year by the World Federation of Advertisers.